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The Negro Midwives Association
Over 100 midwives existed in Pitt County, NC in the 1920s and only 4 were left in 1968.
Requirements included being in good health, being a high school graduate, having good character, and being between ages 21 and 45. Midwives were required to complete a course at the midwife institute, which was usually in Fayetteville, NC. Licenses were renewed every five years.
(Courtesy of ECMC.)
*Researcher-Stan Best*
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